CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
January 9, 2024
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:18 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Staff Member's Present for all items: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Director of Development Services Phung and Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa.
Items A and C: Deputy City Attorney Belaga
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 4 cases:
1. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
2. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028
3. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVRI2303456
4. Dynamic Meds v. City of Perris et al CVRI 2202067
B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN(s): 310-021-001, 310-021-002, 310-021-003, 310-021-004, 310-021-005, 310-021-006, 310-021-007, 310-021-008 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Tina Moniaros
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN 320-010-001
Negotiating Parties: Samir and Manisha Patel
Property: APN 320-010-005, 006, 007
Negotiating Parties: Balu and Malti Patel
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - 2 cases
E.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 16 cases
City Attorney Khuu noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:18 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:54 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Lamb, Interim Fire Chief Scoville, Director of Finance Schenk, Chief Information Officer Cervantes, Director of Community Services Chavez, Director of Development Services Phung, Director of Administrative Services Amozgar, Director of Public Works Hill, Assistant City Clerk Haughney and City Clerk Salazar.
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Noland Turnage
The Grove Community Church
19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside CA 92508
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Rabb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Khuu reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda, but no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There were no Presentations.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee Vice-President Kimberly Thai.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Tanesiha Johnson
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on December 12, 2023 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on December 12, 2023 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Marisela Nava
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Vargas requested that Item 10.C. be pulled for separate consideration.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6306 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00020 to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 61. DPR 22-00020-Industrial Building, is located on the south side of Markham Street between Webster and Patterson Avenues. (APN(s): 314-170-009 and 314-170-010); (Owner: SCG/DP Markham Assemblage) Resolution Number 6306 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 61] B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6307 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00020 to CFD 2018-02 (Public Services District)-Annexation No. 22. DPR 22-00020-Industrial Building, is located on the south side of Markham Street between Webster and Patterson Avenues. (APN(s): 314-170-009 and 314-170-010); (Owner: SCG/DP Markham Assemblage) Resolution Number 6307 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF PERRIS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 22] C.
Consideration to approve the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule.
Mayor Vargas requested that this item be pulled for separate consideration.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Vargas
Mayor Vargas requested that the October 29, 2024 meeting be canceled.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
Councilmember Rabb requested that a Special Meeting be held on October 22, 2024 in lieu of the canceled meeting on October 29, 2024.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule with the addition of the cancelation of the October 29, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting and adding a Special Meeting to be held on October 22, 2024.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Approved Extension of Time No. 23-05255 for Tentative Tract Map No. 37181 and Development Plan Review (DPR) PLN16-00002, located at the northeast corner of Metz Road and “A” Street. Applicant: Jeff Parker, Metz & A, LP.
E.
Approved Final Parcel Map 23-05225 (PM 38362)-Final approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 38362 to subdivide 1.78 acres into two lots for the construction of two warehouse buildings and letter lots A and B, located in the northeast corner of Johnson Avenue and Rider Street, within the Light Industrial (LI) Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP). Applicant: Moshe Silagi F.
Approved a Basin Maintenance Agreement with PW Land Investments, L.P. for Tract Number 31157-Park West Specific Plan.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 10.C., as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6308, 6309 and 6310 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00010 to the City’s Maintenance Districts. DPR 22-00010 is located on the southwest corner of Ramona Expressway and Brennan Avenue. (APN(s) 303-020-005, 303-020-022, 303-020-023, 303-020-024, 303-020-025); (Owner: FS Perris, LLC) Resolution Number 6308 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION OF DPR 22-00010 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 (STREETLIGHTS), GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Resolution Number 6309 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION OF DPR 22-00010 TO BENEFIT ZONE 177, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Resolution Number 6310 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION OF DPR 22-00010 TO BENEFIT ZONE 142, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the 3 Ballots and reported that they were marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Numbers 6308, 6309 and 6310, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6311 and 6312 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00010 to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 60. DPR 22-00010-Industrial Building, is located on the southwest corner of Ramona Expressway and Brennan Avenue. (APN(s): 303-020-005, 303-020-022, 303-020-023, 303-020-024, 303-020-025); (Owner: FS Perris, LLC) Resolution Number 6311 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 60 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 60 Resolution Number 6312 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 60 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 60 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Number 6311, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballot.
City Clerk Salazar opened the Ballot and reported that it was marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6312, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6313 and 6314 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00010 to CFD 2018-02 (Public Services District)-Annexation No. 21. DPR 22-00010-Industrial Building, is located on the southwest corner of Ramona Expressway and Brennan Avenue. (APN(s): 303-020-005, 303-020-022, 303-020-023, 303-020-024, 303-020-025); (Owner: FS Perris, LLC) Resolution Number 6313 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 21 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 21 Resolution Number 6314 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 21 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 21 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6313, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballot.
City Clerk Salazar opened the Ballot and reported that it was marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve Resolution Number 6314, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6315, 6316, 6317, 6318 and the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1440 regarding formation of Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2022-4 (Park West) of the City of Perris (“CFD 2022-4”) in Improvement Area 1, Improvement Area 2 and Improvement Area 3. All three Improvement Areas are located south of Nuevo Road and to the east and west of Evans Road.
Resolution Number 6315 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO SAID DISTRICT Resolution Number 6316 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,000,000 WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1, $12,000,000 WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2, AND $8,000,000 WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 OF SAID DISTRICT; AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN EACH SUCH IMPROVEMENT AREA Resolution Number 6317 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN, THE ISSUANCE OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Resolution Number 6318 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ACQUISITION AND FUNDING AGREEMENTS AND A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1440 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1, IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2, AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 OF SAID DISTRICT Jim Fabian, Fieldman Rolapp & Associates, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Numbers 6315 and 6316, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the 3 Ballots, one for each Improvement Area, and reported that they were marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve Resolution Numbers 6317, 6318 and the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1440, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Made Appointments to City Committees, Commissions and Agencies to represent the City of Perris for 2024.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve and ratify the Mayor's Appointments to City Committees, Commissions and Agencies to represent the City of Perris for 2024, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Appointed the Mayor Pro Tem for 2024.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve and Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Rita Rogers, as the Mayor Pro Tem for 2024.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rogers
Rabb
Corona
Nava
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER?S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk